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Coach Andrea Stramaccioni praised his side after Inter Milan sealed qualification to the last 32 of the Europa League.

Last Updated: 09/11/12 10:53am

Andrea Stramaccioni: Delighted with Europa League progress

The Nerazzurri cruised to a comfortable 3-1 victory at Partizan Belgrade, courtesy of Rodrigo Palacio's brace and a Fredy Guarin effort, with Nemanja Tomic replying for the hosts with a fine volley at the death.

Triumph in the Serbian capital not only guaranteed progression from Group H but also completed a run of 10 straight wins in all competitions for Stramaccioni's men, who now turn their attentions back to Serie A and Sunday's trip to Atalanta.

He told inter.it: "It's a big achievement because it shows the great mentality and character this team has.

"It's an achievement we're proud of but we're not getting carried away.

"In the first half we were comfortable but we upped the tempo after the break.